Performance Spikes
Mariners volleyball teams seeded second entering PACWEST provincials
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball teams are hoping to hit their peak at PACWEST provincials and earn their way to the CCAA nationals. It's a been a consistent year for the women and year of strong growth for the men's side with both squads finishing second in the regular season. The women finished 16-4 and drew Cam...
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Qualicum artist creates design for annual Canucks First Nations game
QUALICUM BAY - Ocean Hyland said the full realization of having her artwork on display in front of around 19,000 Canuck fans at Rogers Arena, as well as a national TV audience, won't sink in until the night of the game. Hyland, who is from the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation in the Lower Mainland but moved to the mid-Islan...
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police response
Alleged Gabriola Island meth dealer charged
NANAIMO - Gabriola Island RCMP arrested a local man, who was subsequently charged with trafficking methamphetamine. Paul James Dick, 63, has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. A BC RCMP news release stated the investigation against Dick began late in 2024 and that he's accused of trafficking metha...
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Performance Spikes
Mariners volleyball teams seeded second entering PACWEST provincials
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Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
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'Significant safety improvement:' north Nanaimo roundabout approved
NANAIMO - Another roundabout has been approved in Nanaimo to better control vehicular flow, speeds and improve safety of all road users. Councillors recently approved $350,000 to install a roundabout at the Hammond Bay Rd. and Brickyard Rd. intersection, following multiple discussions by council and residents regarding...
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Hutchison succeeding in the crease for hometown Clippers
NANAIMO - Matthew Hutchison has had a junior hockey homecoming with the Clippers. The 19-year-old joined the club in January after the last two seasons in the WHL with Vancouver, Moose Jaw and Regina. Back in 2021, Hutchison started his career with games with Cowichan Valley in the BCHL and the Giants in the WHL. He al...
Feb 26, 2026
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fake 50's and 100's
'You can't be reimbursed:' counterfeit cash circulating through Nanaimo
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are seeing a spike in reported cases of counterfeit money. The detachment has received at least 17 separate reports over the last two months, of what police are calling "high-quality counterfeit" notes, in $50 and $100 denominations, being used across the city. Nanaimo RCMP Cst. Alexa...
Feb 26, 2026
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leave phone alone
Province-wide distracted driving/buckle-up campaign returns
NANAIMO - Police won't shy away from writing tickets during the month of March. Led by BC Highway Patrol in conjunction with RCMP and municipal police forces across the province, March will see enhanced efforts to clamp down on distracted drivers and those improperly restrained. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin told NanaimoNews...
Feb 26, 2026
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bright idea
Temporary art pays tribute to Nanaimo's lost Chinatowns
NANAIMO - Key to the formation of Nanaimo's economic, social and cultural identity, a trio of temporary art pieces are reminders of once bustling local Chinese settlements. Errington-based artist Jackie Wong, whose grandparents immigrated to Canada in 1907, created illuminated markers of where Nanaimo's three prior Chi...
Feb 25, 2026
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reduced delays
'A dramatic difference:' minimum altitude change at Nanaimo Airport improving landing reliability
NANAIMO - A regulatory change from Nav Canada is already dramatically reducing the number of diversions or missed approaches at YCD.The organization, which operates Canada's civil air navigation system, approved a change to Nanaimo Airport's minimum descent altitude (MDA) from 441 feet to 250 feet, giving pilots extra ...
Feb 25, 2026
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British Columbia
Eby credits OpenAI for coming clean after mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby is crediting artificial intelligence firm OpenAI for not trying to hide problematic interactions between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and its chatbot. But while he says the firm "did come forward" about Jesse...
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Frontal system brings heavy snow, strong winds and record warmth to areas of B.C.
VANCOUVER - A strong frontal system passing over British Columbia brought record warmth to parts of province, blustery winds over the Interior and piles of snow elsewhere. Environment Canada says in its weather summary that winds reached 98 km/h in Ho...
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Pembina green-lights two pipeline projects, reports dip in quarterly earnings
CALGARY - Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has decided to proceed with two pipeline expansion projects in British Columbia and Alberta as it announced a dip in fourth-quarter earnings. The Calgary-based energy infrastructure company says earnings for th...
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Suspected serial kidnapper charged in B.C. after multiple attacks in Metro Vancouver
PITT MEADOWS - A man accused of kidnapping three women across Metro Vancouver over a four-day stretch last month now faces more than a dozen charges. Ridge Meadows RCMP say the 28-year-old man was arrested on Jan. 18 after police received a report tha...
Feb 26, 2026
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Surrey, B.C., officer cleared after scooter driver hurt in crash with stolen truck
SURREY - British Columbia's civilian police watchdog says there are no connections between the actions of Surrey police and a crash that seriously injured a scooter rider. The Independent Investigations Office says the crash happened on Jan. 21 in the ...
Feb 26, 2026
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Move to national PharmaCare expands B.C. residents access to diabetes, hormone drugs
VICTORIA - The national PharmaCare program will start in British Columbia on Sunday, giving residents free access to a variety of diabetes medications and menopausal hormone therapy. Health Minister Josie Osborne says the changes will benefit more tha...
Feb 26, 2026
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Performance Spikes
Mariners volleyball teams seeded second entering PACWEST provincials
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners volleyball teams are hoping to hit their peak at PACWEST provincials and earn their way to the CCAA nationals. It's a been a consistent year for the women and year of strong growth for the men's side with both squads finishing second in the regular season. The women finished 16-4 and drew Cam...
3h ago
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changing rooms
New dressing room under construction at Oceanside Place
PARKSVILLE - Shovels are in the ground on new dressing room facilities for the VIJHL's Oceanside Generals. Supported financially in part by the Regional District of Nanaimo, the project at Oceanside Place is part of the requirements teams must undertake as part of the VIJHL's move from Junior B to Junior A status in Ju...
Feb 22, 2026
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Best in Sport
Nanaimo celebrates Sport Achievement Awards and Hall of Fame inductions
NANAIMO - The best accomplishments in local sports were recognized at the 21st annual Nanaimo Sport Achievement Awards.The ceremony was at the Coastal Bastion Hotel on Friday, Feb. 20 and also included three inductions into the Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame.Seventeen annual awards were given out along with two special aw...
Feb 21, 2026
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Hutchison succeeding in the crease for hometown Clippers
NANAIMO - Matthew Hutchison has had a junior hockey homecoming with the Clippers. The 19-year-old joined the club in January after the last two seasons in the WHL with Vancouver, Moose Jaw and Regina. Back in 2021, Hutchison started his career with games with Cowichan Valley in the BCHL and the Giants in the WHL. He al...
Feb 26, 2026
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Dominating the Eagles
Clippers win big in Surrey
SURREY - The Clippers continue to roll in 2026 with their latest win a 6-1 triumph over Surrey.After a bumpy start to the game the Clippers came out of the first period with a 1-0 lead.Half way throught the opening frame Caden Okovita was assessed a major penalty and a game misconduct for checking from behind.Nanaimo k...
Feb 23, 2026
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Bruender Magic
Clippers top Chiefs in overtime thriller
NANAIMO - The Clippers and Chiefs put on a great show with Nanaimo grabbing a 5-4 overtime victory.The first period was a back and forth affair and the teams traded goals.Twice Chilliwack took the lead on goals by Markuss Sieradzkis and Koby Francis while Will Subject and Tanner Bruender brought the Clippers back to ev...
Feb 21, 2026
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Canada
Witness denies officers on Myles Gray's back before his death
VANCOUVER - One of the Vancouver officers who responded to the scene after a man was beaten by police in 2015 faced questioned of discrepancies between notes he took that day and how he describes the situation more than 10 years later. Const. Chris Bow...
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Eby credits OpenAI for coming clean after mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby is crediting artificial intelligence firm OpenAI for not trying to hide problematic interactions between the Tumbler Ridge shooter and its chatbot. But while he says the firm "did come forward" about Jesse...
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China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
China's government says it will suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods following a recent visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The country's finance ministry says 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal and peas, and a 25 per cent levy on lobs...
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Politics, trade on tap for Poilievre during trip to U.K. and Germany
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is planning his first official international trip as opposition leader next week, with plans to meet with parliamentary colleagues and business leaders in both London and Germany. The trip comes just after ...
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Indigenous Peoples play a key role in national security: Gov. Gen. Mary Simon
OTTAWA - Gov. Gen. Mary Simon says Indigenous communities across the country - and particularly in the Arctic - play a vital role in Canada's national security. Speaking at the National Indigenous Defence Conference today in Ottawa, Simon said Canada c...
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Stéphane Dion named first 'diplomat in residence' at Université de Montréal
MONTRÉAL - Stéphane Dion, the former leader of the federal Liberals and most recently Canada's ambassador to France, has been named the first "diplomat in residence" at Université de Montréal, where he taught political science before starting his polit...
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World
Sheinbaum says FIFA will visit Mexico to assess World Cup security and mobility
MEXICO CITY (AP) - FIFA representatives will visit Mexico soon to assess security and mobility issues for the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday. The country's ability to co-host the World Cup has been under scrutiny this wee...
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Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
STOCKHOLM (AP) - A Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö, the Swedish military said Friday. The armed forces said in a statem...
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Attorney general announces indictments against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Friday that 30 more people have been indicted for allegedly taking part in an anti-immigration enforcement protest at a Minnesota church. In a social media post, Bondi said 25 people had been arrested ...
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If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
Dec 14, 2025
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guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
Jul 23, 2025
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Vancouver Island Economic Alliance - Celebrate Island Good in June
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...
May 27, 2025
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